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Kenya Grace Follows Global Smash “Strangers” With Addictive New Single “it’s not fair”

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Kenya Grace Follows Global Smash “Strangers” With Addictive New Single “it’s not fair”

Continuing a stratospheric rise worldwide, singer, songwriter, producer, creator, and drum‘n’bass disruptor Kenya Grace shares an intimate and infectious new single entitled “It’s not fair” today. It heralds the arrival of her much-anticipated new project The After Taste on March 22, 2024.

“It’s not fair” highlights both the intricacies and the irresistible appeal of her signature sound. A glassy keyboard loop wraps around a pulsating dancefloor-ready beat. At the same time, emotion overflows from breathy verses as she urges, “Tell me baby, don’t you kinda miss me? Well, I hope you picture me when you’re with her.” The track culminates on the kind of hook that transcends genres and rings out loudest in hearts everywhere with a relatable post-breakup lament, “It’s not fair you don’t care, but I see you everywhere.”

The U.K.-based Kenya Grace has emerged as the sole architect of a living and breathing world of her own. She personally wrote, produced, and performed the entirety of The After Taste by herself—a true anomaly for a female dance music artist. As such, it matches her singularity with its unmatched fusion of rave, alternative, and pop. Ultimately, she has completely dictated and defined her vision with these nine tracks.

Last year, her breakout smash “Strangers” landed like a hurricane. It tallied nearly 1 billion streams worldwide and went #1 on both sides of the pond. In addition to logging three consecutive weeks at #1 on the UK Top Singles Chart, it soared to #1 at Dance Radio in the United States and #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart. It made history by marking “the first time ever that the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart has been led by a track solely, written, produced and sung by a woman.” It went platinum in three countries and reached gold status in twelve countries, including the U.S. “Strangers” also notably garnered a nomination for “Song of the Year” at the BRIT Awards. Simultaneously, Pandora, Shazam, Zane Lowe, EDM.com, and more christened her an “Artist To Watch.”

Next up, she hits the road across North America, culminating at Coachella with performances on April 13 and April 20. Kenya Grace’s headline tour launches on April 3 in Toronto, ON at Axis Club and visits major markets on both coasts.

Helming an inimitable musical vision as a producer and projecting a magnetic voice as a vocalist, Kenya Grace presents a multi-dimensional perspective on electronic pop. The South Africa-born, UK-based singer, songwriter, and producer strikes a balance between nocturnal dancefloor energy and skyscraping songcraft like no other. A self-taught bedroom creator hailing from a small town near Southampton, she has built up a huge online fanbase and safe space for the alternative kids, anime kids, gamers and ravers through her live performances and honest and personal lyricism. She has committed herself to a life in music, doing so on her own terms, eclipsing genre lines and architecting her vision around vivid storytelling. “Strangers” blasted into the stratosphere in 2023, to the tune of nearly 1 billion streams and #1 spots around the world. In the meantime, she has built a devout audience across social media and received critical acclaim from VOGUE, Rolling Stone, Wonderland and more. Signed to Warner Records’ flagship dance label Major Recordings, Kenya ignites her biggest, boldest, and brightest chapter yet in 2024.

Kenya Grace Tour Dates
April 3 Toronto, ON Axis Club
April 5 Montreal, QC Bar Le Ritz PBD
April 6 Boston, MA Sonia
April 7 New York, NY Elsewhere Hall
April 10 Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall
April 13 Indio, CA Coachella
April 16 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
April 20 Indio, CA Coachella

Drummer Ralph Alexander Does A Storming Version Of Aphex Twin’s ‘Come to Daddy’

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Drummer Ralph Alexander Does A Storming Version Of Aphex Twin’s ‘Come to Daddy’

Percussion virtuoso Ralph Alexander delivered a breathtaking rendition of Aphex Twin’s “Come to Daddy” on the drums, showcasing his mastery over pace, rhythm, and solo performance with seamless ease.

Cultivating a Culture of Adaptability: Nurturing Employee Readiness for Software Transitions

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By Mitch Rice

There is no shortcut for entrepreneurs; if they want their businesses to keep up with the competition, then they need to evolve and change according to the digital landscape. This is more important when it comes to software transition. However, the challenge businesses face is that the management and employees rarely find it easy to transition, whether the company is upgrading their systems or implementing new ones. Luckily, this is something that can change if business owners cultivate a culture of adaptability so they can empower the workforce to be ready to navigate these transitions. 

Start With the Employees

Business owners need to keep up with technology and ensure they have relevant software for their business. With the right system in place, then entrepreneurs will have an easy time running the business. However, companies must start working with the employees before checking the latest technology. They can also use TEC’s RFP templates for CRM software to choose the right software for their business operations. Business owners should also understand that the success of any transition mainly hinges on how prepared the employees are. If the employees do not prepare adequately, even the most advanced software solution might fail to deliver its full potential.

Foster a Flexible Culture

When training employees to embrace software transitions, some companies focus mainly on technical training. While this training is important, it is not enough to ensure the workers are ready. Business owners need to foster a culture that values flexibility and continuous learning. The workers must also learn to be resilient. For any transition, no matter how small to work, the employees need to feel supported and equipped to adapt to change. That way, they will be more likely to embrace the new system during the transition. This will reduce the downtime and also limit the possibility of any resistance. 

Offer Training and Support

Business owners should know that employees will not easily adapt to changes just because they have been implemented. If they feel they do not have sufficient support and training to use the software, the chances are that they will take a long time to adapt, and this will negatively impact the business’s bottom line. Entrepreneurs can avoid dealing with these complications by taking the time to teach their workers how they can use the new software. They should also provide them with the necessary support to deal with any challenges they might face. When the new software is installed, they will be ready to use it and solve any implementation challenges.

Create a Learning Platform

Some employees will understand the new system and what it requires within a short time. Others might take a long time to get used to the new programs. While all this is happening, business needs to run as usual regardless of the employees’ knowledge. That’s why business owners need to create opportunities for workers to collaborate and share knowledge. Having this system in place helps to foster a sense of mutual support. Setting programs such as peer-to-peer learning and mentorship will help to facilitate the exchange of ideas and give opportunities for workers to learn from each other.

For business owners to cultivate a culture of adaptability, they need to train their workers, foster a flexible culture, offer training and support, and create a common learning platform. When companies invest in employee development, they enhance the success of software transitions and also strengthen the overall resilience and agility of the organization as a whole.

 Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

Statement from Tom Wilson on the passing of Junkhouse band member Russell (Rusty) Wilson

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Statement from Tom Wilson on the passing of Junkhouse band member Russell (Rusty) Wilson

Rave On, Russell Wilson.

We look into the faces of wild things to try and see ourselves. We want to see what part of us might live in there behind the eyes.

Russell was a live wire, powerful, off his rocker, loving, conducting the spirits, and hanging on by a thread. It’s impossible to even imagine knowing anyone like him again in this lifetime.

He was funny as Hell, unpredictable, incredibly talented, loud, sensitive and he could scare ya if you weren’t paying attention.

I was lucky enough to the go deep into the trenches with him. We ran around globe together in or band taking on stages from Belgium to Brantford.

We played in castles and in barrooms and hockey arenas living on a very long road, and we had the best time of our lives.

Russell was guided by instincts, not by sight, and he ignited pure fire at high volume, came out swinging with a bass around his neck that he made look like a ukulele.

The Lord never patted him on the head, but he may have booted him in the butt a couple of times.

He was out of this world as long as we knew him and now, he’s closer to us than he’s ever been.

– Tom Wilson

The Blues Holler Picnic in Uxbridge, ON on June 22 and Brantford, ON Crow Fest show on July 19 will go on as a tribute to Rusty with more to be announced soon.

The Beatles’ Monopoly Board Game Has Been Updated For 2024

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The Beatles’ Monopoly Board Game Has Been Updated For 2024

For Beatles enthusiasts and Monopoly collectors alike, a new edition of The Beatles Monopoly board game has been announced, set to release in 2024. This updated edition promises a unique fusion of nostalgia and entertainment, seamlessly blending the classic charm of MONOPOLY with the timeless appeal of The Beatles. You can now get it here.

Players will have the opportunity to relive the magic of The Beatles’ iconic album covers as they navigate the game board. Featuring stunning visuals that pay homage to the band’s legendary discography, each square is a tribute to the Fab Four’s illustrious career.

Custom components tailored to The Beatles theme include 6 collectible tokens inspired by popular song titles such as “Here Comes the Sun” and “I Am the Walrus.” Additionally, players will encounter 28 Title Deed Cards featuring albums and concert tickets, 16 “The Fab Four” cards, and 16 “Beatlemania” cards. Custom Monopoly money adorned with Beatles imagery adds to the immersive experience.

One of the highlights of the game is the inclusion of 32 houses renamed “Listening Parties” and 12 hotels renamed “Concerts,” allowing players to build their Beatlemania empire as they progress through the game.

The release of this updated edition also features new sculpted tokens, including “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Rocky Raccoon,” and “Octopus’s Garden,” providing players with a unique tactile experience.

Players will have the opportunity to buy, sell, and trade their way through Beatlemania as they collect famous albums such as “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Revolver,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Abbey Road,” and many more.

With its immersive gameplay and homage to The Beatles’ timeless music, this new edition of The Beatles Monopoly board game is sure to be a must-have for fans and collectors alike, offering hours of nostalgia-filled entertainment.

Hosts and Performers Announced For The 2024 JUNO Opening Night Awards

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Hosts and Performers Announced For The 2024 JUNO Opening Night Awards

Co-hosted by Aba Amuquandoh (CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Best in Miniature) and Damhnait Doyle (Host of CBC Music’s “Mornings,” Saturday to Monday) the exclusive industry event will feature the presentation of more than 40 JUNO Awards.

Tune in to see live performances from Aqyila, Begonia, Jah’Mila, Lili-Ann De Francesco and LU KALA.

The ceremony will also recognize this year’s Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recipient, Chip Sutherland.

JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada will stream live at 5pm ET/6pm AT on CBCMusic.ca/junos

Queen To Release ‘Queen Rock Montreal’ On Special Blu-Ray, Vinyl, And CD Formats On May 10

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Queen To Release ‘Queen Rock Montreal’ On Special Blu-Ray, Vinyl, And CD Formats On May 10

Queen Rock Montreal captures the world’s most iconic rock band at the very peak of their live powers. Recorded in 1981 and recently released as a record-breaking digitally restored IMAX concert film, this landmark moment in the band’s history is now being released as both double Blu-Ray and double 4K Ultra High Definition packages, plus double CD and triple vinyl packages. Both come May 10th the band has announced.

Queen Rock Montreal presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. As Brian May puts it, this is Queen “live and dangerous.”

Queen were on all-conquering form when they returned to Montreal, Canada for the fourth time in November 1981 to play two huge concerts at the 18,000-seat Forum.

This pair of Montreal concerts marked an historic moment for Queen. After their massive success in the 1970s, the band entered the 80s bigger than ever, with the hugely successful The Game album producing their two biggest ever US singles in “Another One Bites The Dust” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (both Billboard No.1’s), followed by the UK No.1 single “Under Pressure.”

Queen’s return to Montreal came after almost two years of touring, including their very first tours of South and Central America, which saw the band playing two nights at Sao Paulo’s Morumbi Stadium to more than 150,000 devoted fans. As a result, when the band arrived in Canada in November 1981 they were in electrifying form.

“Montreal is one of our favourite cities, it’s a great audience there, very full of energy,” says Brian May. “We’d played this particular venue, The Forum, several times before, and it was always full of really enthusiastic people giving us a lot of energy back.”

The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were truly ground-breaking. They were arranged specifically to be filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. Director Saul Swimmer planned to shoot them using state-of-the-art Double Anamorphic 35mm footage, which allowed it to be projected on a gigantic, five-storey high screen. Backstage tensions between the members of Queen and Swimmer could have caused problems, but instead they propelled the band to new heights.

“We were very, very hyped up, some of the tempos are really fast, there’s a lot of really incisive, angry playing,” says May.

Queen Rock Montreal features a rawer version of the band who had released “Bohemian Rhapsody” half a decade earlier, showcasing their unparalleled musicianship, soaring vocal power and unstoppable live energy. “There’s no one on the stage apart from us,” says May.

Says Taylor: “It’s fascinating to now realize how free we were on stage in 1981. It’s a four piece, just the four of us in Queen, and to see Freddie. It’s like being on stage with the band because the cameras are very high quality for the time. I’ve never seen anything that makes you feel quite so involved with the performance.”

From Freddie Mercury’s opening cry of “Hello Montreal… long time no see. You wanna get crazy?” through to the thrilling climactic one-two of “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions “Love Of My Life.”

The powerful vocal acrobatics of Mercury, May’s dazzling six-string pyrotechnics, Deacon’s rock solid heartbeat bass, Taylor’s unstoppable rhythmic display, and not to mention the unique combination of all four voices – Queen Rock Montreal shows the total cohesion and individual strengths of four musicians who were, as Brian May says, “at the top of our game”.

The album’s 28-track setlist shows the breadth and brilliance of Queen’s songwriting. It mixes 70s classics (“Killer Queen,” “Now I’m Here,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are The Champions,” “Bohemian Rhapsody”) and recent hits (“Another One Bites The Dust,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Play The Game,” “Save Me”) with fan-favourite deep cuts and album tracks (“Keep Yourself Alive,” “Dragon Attack,” “I’m In Love With My Car,” “Sheer Heart Attack”), as well as two songs, “Flash” and “The Hero,” which are exclusive to the audio-only formats.  The audio comes as 2CD/3LP black vinyl and special 3LP Coloured Transparent Blue Vinyl (Queen Online Store exclusive).

As never before seen, the package presents this historic performance for the first time in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound to experience rock & roll royalty with Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon as they take to the stage in this historic and exhilarating live concert from 1981.

The 35mm original negative has been scanned to ensure the highest possible resolution, which was then examined frame by frame to remove any dirt, damage or splices to enhance the sharpness and quality of the picture.

“I can’t think of any other record of our shows in which you are so intimately in contact with Freddie,” says May. “You can almost see everything that’s going on in his head, you can see his anger, you can see his insecurity, you can see his consciousness that he can move people right to the back of the auditorium. To me, it‘s very emotional. Oh my God, he was good.”

For the first time ever, the concert will be presented in both full-frame and widescreen formats. The full-screen aspect ratio echoing more closely the way the film was originally shot, and the widescreen being a carefully cropped alternative presentation to fill the 16:9 ratio. In addition, the 4K Ultra High Definition release also has SDR / HDR dynamic range options.

In addition to Montreal, this package includes the most famous 21 minutes in rock & roll history – Queen’s electric performance at Live Aid, upscaled to high definition for the first time ever and with brand-new stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos sound mixes, along with Freddie Mercury & Brian May performing “Is This The World We Created…?” later that evening.

Now, these double CD/triple vinyl LP and Double Blu-ray or double 4K Ultra High Definition packages bring an entirely new dimension to this iconic slice of Queen history.

“You see four young guys, we’ve already been around the world a lot  of times, we’ve sold a lot of records, we’ve had a lot of hits, we know how to play with each other,” says Brian May of Queen Rock Montreal.“I feel proud of who we were at the time.”

Taylor echoes the sentiment: “It’s so satisfying to look at our younger selves in explosive action after all these years!”

The enduring power of Queen Rock Montreal was confirmed earlier in 2024, when a digitally remastered version of the film released exclusively in IMAX theatres became the most successful IMAX concert film ever, reaching a record-breaking £5.5M globally and surpassing Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense and The Beatles’ Get Back documentary.

Queen Rock Montreal will be released worldwide May 10.

Formats/Track Listing:

Double CD/Triple Vinyl

2CD

CD1
1. Intro
2. We Will Rock You (Fast)
3. Let Me Entertain You
4. Play The Game
5. Somebody To Love
6. Killer Queen
7. I’m In Love With My Car
8. Get Down, Make Love
9. Save Me
10. Now I’m Here
11. Dragon Attack
12. Now I’m Here (Reprise)
13. Love Of My Life

CD2
1. Under Pressure
2. Keep Yourself Alive
3. Drum And Tympani Solo
4. Guitar Solo
5. Flash
6. The Hero
7. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
8. Jailhouse Rock
9. Bohemian Rhapsody
10. Tie Your Mother Down
11. Another One Bites The Dust
12. Sheer Heart Attack
13. We Will Rock You
14. We Are The Champions
15. God Save The Queen

3LP
SIDE A
1. Intro
2. We Will Rock You (Fast)
3. Let Me Entertain You
4. Play The Game
5. Somebody To Love

SIDE B
1. Killer Queen
2. I’m In Love With My Car
3. Get Down, Make Love
4. Save Me

SIDE C
1. Now I’m Here
2. Dragon Attack
3. Now I’m Here (Reprise)
4. Love Of My Life
5. Under Pressure

SIDE D
1. Keep Yourself Alive
2. Drum And Tympani Solo
3. Guitar Solo
4. Flash
5. The Hero

SIDE E
1. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
2. Jailhouse Rock
3. Bohemian Rhapsody
4. Tie Your Mother Down

SIDE F
1. Another One Bites The Dust
2. Sheer Heart Attack
3. We Will Rock You
4. We Are The Champions
5. God Save The Queen

Queen Rock Montreal + Live Aid Double Blu-Ray / Double 4K Ultra High Definition
(Mercury Studios)

4K – Disc 1
Queen Rock Montreal (full frame version) SDR/HDR
1. Intro
2. We Will Rock You (fast)
3. Let Me Entertain You
4. Play The Game
5. Somebody To Love
6. Killer Queen
7. I’m In Love With My Car
8. Get Down Make Love
9. Save Me
10. Now I’m Here
11. Dragon Attack
12. Now I’m Here (reprise)
13. Love Of My Life
14. Under Pressure
15. Keep Yourself Alive
16. Drum & Timpani Solo
17. Guitar Solo
18. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
19. Jailhouse Rock
20. Bohemian Rhapsody
21. Tie Your Mother Down
22. Another One Bites The Dust
23. Sheer Heart Attack
24. We Will Rock You
25. We Are The Champions
26. God Save The Queen
Queen Rock Montreal Commentary from Brian May & Roger Taylor

Live Aid:
1. Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Radio Ga Ga
3. Hammer To Fall
4. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
5. We Will Rock You
6. We Are The Champions
7. Is This The World We Created…?

4K Disc 2
Queen Rock Montreal (widescreen version) SDR/HDR
1. Intro
2. We Will Rock You (fast)
3. Let Me Entertain You
4. Play The Game
5. Somebody To Love
6. Killer Queen
7. I’m In Love With My Car
8. Get Down Make Love
9. Save Me
10. Now I’m Here
11. Dragon Attack
12. Now I’m Here (reprise)
13. Love Of My Life
14. Under Pressure
15. Keep Yourself Alive
16. Drum & Timpani Solo
17. Guitar Solo
18. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
19. Jailhouse Rock
20. Bohemian Rhapsody
21. Tie Your Mother Down
22. Another One Bites The Dust
23. Sheer Heart Attack
24. We Will Rock You
25. We Are The Champions
26. God Save The Queen
Queen Rock Montreal Commentary from Brian May & Roger Taylor

Bonus: Live Aid Rehearsal:
Bohemian Rhapsody
Radio Ga Ga
Hammer To Fall

Blu-ray – Disc 1
Queen Rock Montreal (full frame version)
1. Intro
2. We Will Rock You (fast)
3. Let Me Entertain You
4. Play The Game
5. Somebody To Love
6. Killer Queen
7. I’m In Love With My Car
8. Get Down Make Love
9. Save Me
10. Now I’m Here
11. Dragon Attack
12. Now I’m Here (Reprise)
13. Love Of My Life
14. Under Pressure
15. Keep Yourself Alive
16. Drum & Timpani Solo
17. Guitar Solo
18. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
19. Jailhouse Rock
20. Bohemian Rhapsody
21. Tie Your Mother Down
22. Another One Bites The Dust
23. Sheer Heart Attack
24. We Will Rock You
25. We Are The Champions
26. God Save The Queen
Queen Rock Montreal Commentary from Brian May & Roger Taylor

Live Aid:
1. Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Radio Ga Ga
3. Ay-Oh
4. Hammer To Fall
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
6. We Will Rock You
7. We Are The Champions
8. Is This The World We Created…?

Blu-ray Disc 2
Queen Rock Montreal (widescreen version)
1. Intro
2. We Will Rock You (fast)
3. Let Me Entertain You
4. Play The Game
5. Somebody To Love
6. Killer Queen
7. I’m In Love With My Car
8. Get Down Make Love
9. Save Me
10. Now I’m Here
11. Dragon Attack
12. Now I’m Here (reprise)
13. Love Of My Life
14. Under Pressure
15. Keep Yourself Alive
16. Drum & Timpani Solo
17. Guitar Solo
18. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
19. Jailhouse Rock
20. Bohemian Rhapsody
21. Tie Your Mother Down
22. Another One Bites The Dust
23. Sheer Heart Attack
24. We Will Rock You
25. We Are The Champions
26. God Save The Queen
Queen Rock Montreal Commentary from Brian May & Roger Taylor

Bonus: Live Aid Rehearsal:
Bohemian Rhapsody
Radio Ga Ga
Hammer To Fall

Bon Jovi Announces New Album Forever Out June 7

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Bon Jovi Announces New Album Forever Out June 7

BON JOVI, Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, and one of history’s most iconic acts, continues their 40th anniversary celebration, with the release of “Legendary,” new single + video out now via Island Records/Universal Music Canada. The monumental new track sets the stage for BON JOVI’s upcoming 16th studio album, FOREVER, arriving on June 7, 2024. The new album is now available for pre-order HERE where fans can find exclusive coloured vinyl options, CDs, cassettes, and limited edition signed copies. An extremely limited run of Ocean Waves coloured vinyl will include a one-of-a-kind instant photo of Jon.

In conjunction with last month’s 66th annual Grammy Awards, Jon Bon Jovi was named 2024 MusiCares Person Of The Year and was honoured with an all-star tribute concert at the L.A. Convention Center featuring Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Melissa Etheridge, Sammy Hagar, Jason Isbell, Jelly Roll, Pat Monahan of Train, and many others.

“This record is a return to joy. From the writing, through the recording process, this is turn up the volume, feel good Bon Jovi,” said Jon Bon Jovi.

The commemoration of BON JOVI’s 40th anniversary year continues tonight at the SXSW Conference, when HULU premieres Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story. The career-spanning four-part docu-series will have its official debut on HULU on April 26th. This marks the first-ever docu-series on the band’s history that has been made with full cooperation from all past and present members of BON JOVI. The docu-series is a ROS production, the banner of filmmaker Gotham Chopra.

Over an illustrious career spanning more than three decades since their formation in 1983, Bon Jovi has earned their place among global rock royalty and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Songwriters Hall of Fame. With over 130 million albums sold worldwide, an extensive catalog of hit anthems, thousands of concerts performed in more than 50 countries for more than 35 million fans, and ticket grosses well over $1 billion around the world in the last decade alone, Bon Jovi is the consummate rock and roll band.

BON JOVI: FOREVER – track listing
Legendary
We Made It Look Easy
Living Proof
Waves
Seeds
Kiss The Bride
The People’s House
Walls Of Jericho
I Wrote You A Song
Living In Paradise
My First Guitar
Hollow Man

Photo Gallery: Eagles with Tom Cochrane at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena

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Photo Gallery: Eagles with Tom Cochrane at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena

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Dua Lipa Announces New Album “Radical Optimism” Released May 3rd

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Dua Lipa Announces New Album “Radical Optimism” Released May 3rd

Today, 3x GRAMMY and 7x BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa announces her highly-anticipated third album, Radical Optimism. The album will be released May 3rd and consist of 11 songs including the euphoric club-ready track “Houdini” and recently released single “Training Season.”

Inspired by Dua’s own self-discovery, Radical Optimism is an album that taps into the pure joy and happiness of having clarity in situations that once seemed impossible to face. The hard goodbyes and vulnerable beginnings that previously threatened to crush your soul, become milestones as you choose optimism and start to move with grace through the chaos.

Rolling Stone has called the album “pop bliss,” while noting it is “uniquely and utterly Dua Lipa: confident dance pop full of witty Instagram-caption-ready one-liners.”

Infused with the energy of Dua’s hometown, London, the attitude of the album embodies the rawness, honesty, confidence and freedom of ‘90s Britpop. Radical Optimism transports its listener to a dreamy pop world rich in musicality, lyrically unapologetic and sonically liberating.

“A couple years ago, a friend introduced me to the term Radical Optimism. It’s a concept that resonated with me, and I became more curious as I started to play with it and weave it into my life,” Dua shares. “It struck me – the idea of going through chaos gracefully and feeling like you can weather any storm. At the same time, I found myself looking through the music history of psychedelia, trip hop, and Britpop. It has always felt so confidently optimistic to me, and that honesty and attitude is a feeling I took into my recording sessions.”

Dua worked with a team of core collaborators throughout the project including Caroline Ailin, Danny L. Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Kevin Parker.

Earlier this month, Dua opened up the BRIT Awards with an electric performance of “Training Season” and subsequently took home her 7th BRIT Award for Best Pop Act. She also opened up the GRAMMY Awards this year, where she performed a medley of “Training Season,” “Dance The Night” and “Houdini.” Dua recently became the first female artist to have four songs each with over two billion streams on Spotify (“One Kiss,” “Don’t Start Now,” “New Rules” and “Levitating”).

3x GRAMMY and 7x BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa has announced her highly anticipated third album Radical Optimism will be released May 3rd. The album features the recently released “Training Season” and the euphoric club-ready track “Houdini,” which has become Dua’s longest running solo No. 1 on the UK Airplay charts and drew in over 12 million YouTube views within 24 hours of release. “Houdini” garnered immediate praise across the board from the likes of Billboard and Rolling Stone, who lauded the track as “a neo-psychedelic dance-floor rager,” to Pitchfork and Vogue, who called it “a pop masterclass.” “Houdini” followed Dua’s hit song “Dance The Night” from the box office sensation Barbie, which landed on the Oscars shortlist and earned nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards and the GRAMMYs.

Dua’s certified platinum sophomore album Future Nostalgia solidified her position as both a critical success and top radio performer. The GRAMMY-nominated record was the longest running top 10 album by a female artist on the Billboard 200 in 2021, and spawned multiple worldwide hit singles, with “Levitating” earning certified diamond status and the title of Billboard’s No. 1 Hot 100 Song of 2021.

Dua has found superstar status on stage and off, thanks to her many passions outside of music. 2022 saw Dua launch Service95, a global style, culture and society editorial platform that now comprises a weekly newsletter, the Service95 book club and the Dua Lipa: At Your Service podcast, which has been lauded by The Sunday Times and The Guardian, and was named one of the Best Podcasts of 2022 by Spotify. Having graced every major fashion magazine worldwide from Vogue and Elle to W and Dazed, Dua added “designer” to her resume in 2023 when she co-designed Versace’s “La Vacanza” collection alongside Donatella Versace herself, which Vogue deemed “the hottest collaboration of the summer.”

Dua’s eponymous 2017 debut album is certified platinum, spawned six platinum tracks, and made her the first female artist in BRIT Awards history to pick up five nominations in a single year. Dua has a total of 10 GRAMMY nominations, with three wins for Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording. Across platforms globally, she has amassed over 40 billion streams and holds the record for having the top two most streamed albums by a female artist of all time on Spotify.

Radical Optimism Tracklist:
1. End Of An Era
2. Houdini
3. Training Season
4. These Walls
5. Whatcha Doing
6. French Exit
7. Illusion
8. Falling Forever
9. Anything For Love
10. Maria
11. Happy For You

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That Eric Alper

Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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